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EXPECTATIONS FROM EMERGING MARKETS AND CHALLENGES IT COULD FACE

An emerging country is an area where its’ economy is progressing toward becoming advanced and sustainable. Emerging markets are being targeted by multi-national companies because of its prospect for high returns. Emerging markets often experience rapid and faster economic growth which projects its capacity to sustain businesses and to further grow and develop. Emerging markets showcase promising developments that can be experienced over the coming and developing years which makes them a suitable location to create and invest businesses in. But what can be expected from emerging markets? Are these expectations and results all positive? Or are there obstacles that should also be looked into?

Multi-national companies are eyeing to invest in emerging markets simply by considering diversification. Diversification is the process of allocating capital in a way that reduces the exposure to the risk of volatility by investing in emerging countries. But what do these companies expect in return from emerging markets?

Listed below are information that is expected from Emerging Markets:

1. ) ABILITY TO GROW. Emerging markets are projected to rapidly grow in the coming years as compared to the growth of advanced economies. This can help businesses ensure that they are able to achieve development and are able to sustain companies.

2.) PROFITABLE ECONOMY. As the market grows, so does the country’s economy. This means that companies are able to achieve expected profits and revenues. For the purpose of sustainability, these companies that are investing in these emerging markets are able to experience favourable results especially in terms of revenue.

3.) FAVORABLE DEMOGRAPHICS. Developed countries are nearly populated with different types of businesses and industries. Better location can be expected when setting up a business in emerging countries. While some developing countries face similar futures, many have large, young populations that are increasingly moving to urban areas for employment opportunities.

4.) HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY. Productivity in emerging markets are expected to increase and grow since there will be the need for technology and modernization. Through this installation in emerging markets, boost in productivity can be expected which can pave way to emerging markets sustain economic growth. This can make the companies’ businesses more effective and efficient and will be able to minimize cost.

5.) COST-EFFICIENT. Expenses in emerging markets are expected to be less as compared to what can be spent on developed countries. The cost is observed to be lower in terms of setting up businesses and creating companies in emerging markets. Although the cost for establishing a business in emerging markets are relatively low. The expected income and revenue, as stated, is equivalently high and is possible to surpass that of what developed markets and countries are getting.

6.) WORKERS. It is also expected that potential workers and professionals are at par with that of those working in developed countries. Several segments can take place in order to filter and properly designate and disseminate these workers. Companies should ensure that the profiles they will be having are fit enough for the roles and functions these people will be handling. It is expected that there is no noticeable change or difference in terms of how people work for both emerging markets and developed countries.

Despite the promising expectations that emerging markets are showcasing. Still, similar to developed markets, emerging markets are yet to prove its capacity to develop and sustain growth. Challenges would arise that may hinder these goals or uncertainties may soon arise. Challenges that these companies need to consider are:

1.) CULTURE. This may become a challenge and an opportunity at the same time. Establishing a business in an emerging country, companies should be wary of the area’s culture and its demographic heritage. International companies should consider the location’s culture and beliefs. This should be taken into consideration when communicating with the local people and its market.

2.) REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS. For international companies that are looking to expand to these emerging countries, they should be able to understand certain policies that emerging countries would have in terms of establishing an organization or company in the area. Some regulations would be in favour of the emerging country but will not really benefit the company. However, these circumstances will not hinder the company’s capacity to grow and to be an established and well-founded organization in the emerging market.

3.) ECONOMIC TURMOIL. Emerging countries may project significant growth and development that is expected to help sustain businesses. However, it must be clear that some businesses are still affected by the development observed in developed countries. Some businesses in emerging countries are dependent to international companies that are in located in the developed markets. If developed markets are not able to sustain their businesses, chances are, businesses in the emerging markets may be expected to falter.

Emerging countries are similar to developed countries that are still facing challenges as it pushes to be developed and sustainable. How these challenges are overcome would depend on companies that are looking forward to establish businesses in emerging markets. These challenges can become opportunities depending on how well it would be handled and addressed. These challenges can provide different business outlooks and avenues of opportunities that can help build the company and its business.